Graduate Research Assistant

Job Title
Graduate Research Assistant


Requisition Number
DU12636


Department Name
7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$30,000 - $31,000


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

A Doctoral student in public health, sociology, psychology or similar field



Required Related Experience

Microsoft Office Suite, REDCap, CANVAS, EndNote



Required License/Registration/Certification

NA



Physical Requirements

Sitting at computer workstation for long periods of time; Repetitive motion



Shift

Monday – Friday, specific schedule TBD



Job Summary

The Markey Cancer Center is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to work up to 20 hours a week. The ideal candidate will be a Doctoral or Graduate level student with experience in conducting literature reviews, assisting with research and evaluation activities, such as the development of REDCap survey instruments, data collection, coding qualitative data in interview transcripts, assisting with qualitative data analysis, and contributing to the preparation of presentations,reports, and manuscripts.

This is an onsite work arrangement.

IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary.

You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume. 



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

REDCap, data collection, qualitative data analysis, preparing manuscripts, literature reviews



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

A Doctoral student in public health, sociology, psychology or similar field, REDCap, data collection, coding qualitative data, literature reviews, manuscript writing



Deadline to Apply
09/24/2024


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